The evolution of the Brickell area has come a long way since Mary and William Brickell opened a trading post on the bank of the River in 1870. Business looked a bit different then, as it centered on goods like skins and beads being traded and bought from the Seminole Indians, but Mary’s vision of creating Miami’s center of commerce was destined and remains alive and well today in one of the world’s chief International business hubs.
The Brickell area continues to transform, and Mary Brickell Village has brought a new dimension with its recent opening. This sprawling 200,000 sq ft multi-use urban lifestyle center is just a block away from 1200 Brickell, and offers an eclectic mix of upscale dining, shopping and entertainment, including P.F. Changs China Bistro, Starbucks, Publix Supermarket and many other well known retailers. It is designed around a “village” like setting and ties together the neighboring quiet and shaded streets with the towering masterpieces on the eastern border of the area. The new addition has enhanced the pedestrian friendly atmosphere, fills needs of the local community, and embraces the uniqueness of this location.
It is also one of Miami’s “It places to live” with population increasing year after year. The urban lifestyle; matched with Biscayne Bay’s views and buyers, makes this part of Miami truly sizzle.
